Assistant Director, Administrations

Role Overview

The Assistant Director, Administrations is the operational leader of School of Civil and Environmental Engineering's administrative functions. The role is accountable for the outcomes of the school's administrative and technical functions, manages a team of functional heads, and operates within both the Chair's school direction and the College of Engineering's administrative governance framework.

What You Will Do

Translate academic and strategic priorities into structured operational plans with clear ownership and timelines. Directly manage functional heads across various departments. Oversee the school's financial operations, manage space utilization, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have at least 8–10 years of working experience, with at least 3–4 years managing a team or function. Strong people management and financial oversight capability, effective communication and influencing skills are required.

Requirements

• Recognised university degree in any discipline
• At least 8–10 years of working experience
• At least 3–4 years managing a team or function
• Demonstrated accountability for operational outcomes
• Strong people management and financial oversight capability
• Effective communication and influencing skills